T6213: Soft tissue operations in the region of the greater trochanter (trochanteric bursitis, snapping hip)
For guidance only. Always check the code and obtain authorisation from your insurer before treatment. Other insurers may use different codes and coding rules.
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For guidance only. Procedure codes and descriptions on this site are provided for general guidance only and are not a guarantee of insurance cover or payment. Always check the correct code with your surgeon's secretary and obtain authorisation from your insurer before treatment. Insurers shown are examples only. Other insurers are available, and each may use the same, similar or different codes and coding rules.
Insurer listing
| Insurer | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bupa | Listed | Listed by Bupa |
| AXA Health | Listed | Listed by AXA Health |
| Vitality | Listed | Listed by Vitality |
| WPA | Listed | Listed by WPA |
Codes that can't be billed with T6213
Neither code can be billed with the other
- W9240: Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)
- W8620: Therapeutic arthroscopy examination of hip joint, +/- biopsy
- W1380: Arthroscopic femoro-acetabular surgery for hip impingement syndrome, including labral repair and osteochondroplasty
T6213 can't be billed with
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (5)
- W8620: Therapeutic arthroscopy examination of hip joint, +/- biopsy
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- W9240: Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)
- W1648: Osteotomy/transfer of greater trochanter (as sole procedure)
- W1380: Arthroscopic femoro-acetabular surgery for hip impingement syndrome, including labral repair and osteochondroplasty
Related codes
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for soft tissue operations in the region of the greater trochanter (trochanteric bursitis, snapping hip)?
The procedure code is T6213: Soft tissue operations in the region of the greater trochanter (trochanteric bursitis, snapping hip).
Which insurers list T6213?
T6213 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can T6213 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say T6213 cannot be billed together with 4 other codes, including W9240 (Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)), W8620 (Therapeutic arthroscopy examination of hip joint, +/- biopsy), W1380 (Arthroscopic femoro-acetabular surgery for hip impingement syndrome, including labral repair and osteochondroplasty). See the full list above.
About the surgeon
Mr Jakub Kozdryk, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, performs hip and knee replacement and revision surgery at Nuffield Health Warwickshire and Circle Meriden Hospital.
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For guidance only. Procedure codes and descriptions on this site are provided for general guidance only and are not a guarantee of insurance cover or payment. Always check the correct code with your surgeon's secretary and obtain authorisation from your insurer before treatment. Insurers shown are examples only. Other insurers are available, and each may use the same, similar or different codes and coding rules.
Codes and descriptions are for guidance only. Insurer listing and cover information is taken from each insurer's published schedule and is for guidance only: always confirm the code and cover with the insurer before treatment. This site is not affiliated with CCSD or any insurer. No fees are shown.
Last checked: 2026-10-01